{"id":"4ffcbd79-0bef-4bee-988e-4c92259bc192","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/4ffcbd79-0bef-4bee-988e-4c92259bc192","source_url":"https://www.themediterraneandish.com/spanish-garlic-chicken-pollo-al-ajillo/","title":"Spanish Garlic Chicken (Pollo al Ajillo)","description":"Pollo al Ajillo is a classic Spanish garlic chicken braised in olive oil, sliced garlic, and white wine until tender and irresistibly savory. It's an easy yet impressive dinner.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://www.themediterraneandish.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mediterranean-Dish-Pollo-al-Ajillo-LEAD-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs ((910g))","item":"boneless, skinless chicken thighs ((910g))","quantity":2,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 teaspoon kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper","item":"freshly ground black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup all-purpose flour ((60g))","item":"all-purpose flour ((60g))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ((60ml))","item":"extra virgin olive oil ((60ml))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"10 garlic cloves, (peeled and thinly sliced)","item":"garlic cloves,","quantity":10,"preparation":"peeled and thinly sliced"},{"text":"1 cup dry white wine ((240ml))","item":"dry white wine ((240ml))","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 bay leaf","item":"bay leaf","quantity":1},{"text":"1 small bunch fresh thyme sprigs","item":"small bunch fresh thyme sprigs","quantity":1},{"text":"1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, (for garnish)","item":"chopped fresh parsley,","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"for garnish"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Season the chicken. Pat the chicken dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Lightly coat both sides with the flour and shake off any excess."},{"number":2,"text":"Sear the chicken. In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Working in batches if necessary, cook the chicken until golden, about 4 minutes per side."},{"number":3,"text":"Make the sauce. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the wine and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits stuck to the pan. Add the bay leaf and thyme. Once the sauce comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook for 10 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Finish and serve. Uncover the pan and increase the heat back to medium-high. Cook, uncovered, until the sauce has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Garnish with the parsley. Serve with the pan sauce drizzled over top."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:57:37.288873+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:57:37.288873+00:00"}